The listing, Semi-Precious Opal Gemstone Pendulum Point Pendant *20" SS Chain w/GIN* has ended.
This Auction is for an Opal Semi-Precious Gemstone Pendulum Point Pendant with an open style cage cap style silver tone bail. It measures 1 1/2" long by 1/2" wide at the bail.
*Use the GIN and you will also receive a 20" Sterling Silver 1.2 mm "box" style chain"*(see last pic for clasp and 925 stamp)
Some info on Opal:
Opal is thought to have been discovered as long as 4,000 years ago, and myths and lore abound in practically all cultures about this brilliant gemstone. The ancient Greeks thought opal to be the tears of Zeus and prized it as highly as diamonds. They believed opal gave the gift of foresight and prophecy, which would ensure the owner's success in war, business and life.
The legend of the Australian aborigine tells that opal is 'creator's footprint that touched the earth at the base of a rainbow to bring harmony'.
The ancient Romans wore opal as a symbol of hope and purity and believed it could cure illness. In ancient India, opal was referred to as the Goddess of the Rainbow, turned to stone. Ancient Arab cultures believed opal had fallen from the sky and that the play of color was trapped lightning. According to Arab lore, opal could make the wearer invisible.
White Opal:
This stone is also known as 'milk' or 'milky' opals. White opals are primarily found in Southern Australia. White opals are distinguished by their pale white or light color tone. As with any kind of opal, white opals can display any color of the spectrum in a beautiful play of color and depending on the quality of the opal found, they can be worth quite a bit.
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